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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,801.37, 317,702.17 and 132,970.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,801.37, 317,702.17 and 132,970.95 is: 199,456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,801.37 : 317,702.17 = 132,970.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,801.37/317,702.17 = 132,970.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,801.37x = 317,702.17 × 132,970.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,801.37x = 42,245,159,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,245,159,528.18/211,801.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,456.50

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